Serbia Women's National Football Team Competitive Record
The journey of the Serbian women's national football team is a story of persistence and evolution. Spanning several political eras—from the days of FR Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro to the current Serbia—the team has consistently competed on the international stage, striving for qualification in the world's most prestigious tournaments.
Tracking the team's performance provides insight into their growth within the European landscape and their efforts to break into the global elite of women's football.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Key Facts
- World Cup Qualification: The team has participated in numerous qualification cycles, with a notable high of 7 wins in the 2023 cycle.
- UEFA Championship History: They have competed in multiple qualifying campaigns, achieving a 21st place ranking in the 2025 cycle.
- Nations League Success: The team has shown strong form in the UEFA Women's Nations League, finishing 1st in their group for the 2025 season.
- Overall World Cup Qualifiers: Across all eras, the team has played 60 qualification matches, recording 29 wins, 6 draws, and 25 losses.
FIFA Women's World Cup Performance
The team's pursuit of the FIFA Women's World Cup has seen various stages of progress. Early attempts under FR Yugoslavia included a withdrawal in 1995 and a failure to qualify in 1999. However, the team has shown significant improvement in recent years.
In the 2023 qualification cycle, Serbia achieved one of its strongest records, securing 7 wins and scoring 26 goals across 10 matches. Despite these strong individual campaigns, the team is still working toward its first final tournament appearance.
World Cup Qualification Summary
| Era/Total | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 60 | 29 | 6 | 25 | 111 | 115 | -4 |
UEFA Women's Championship and Nations League
Within Europe, the team has been a regular participant in the UEFA Women's Championship qualifiers. While they have faced challenges in reaching the final tournament, their goal-scoring ability has remained competitive, particularly in the 2022 cycle where they achieved a positive goal difference of +9.
The introduction of the UEFA Women's Nations League—a tiered competition designed to give teams more meaningful matches—has provided a platform for growth. In the 2023–24 season, the team finished 2nd in Group 3 of League B. They improved this standing in 2025, finishing 1st in their group with 4 wins and 0 losses, climbing to a 19th place rank.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Olympic Games Record
The road to the Summer Olympics has proven difficult. From the withdrawal of FR Yugoslavia in 1996 to the most recent cycles, the team has been unable to qualify for the Olympic tournament. This remains one of the primary goals for the squad as they look toward future events in 2028 and 2032.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the Serbia women's national team ever qualified for the World Cup?
No, based on the records provided, the team has not yet qualified for the final tournament of the FIFA Women's World Cup, though they have participated in numerous qualification cycles.
What is the team's best result in the UEFA Women's Nations League?
Their best result was finishing 1st in Group 3 of League B during the 2025 season, which resulted in a 19th place ranking.
How many total matches has the team played in World Cup qualifiers?
The team has played a total of 60 matches in FIFA Women's World Cup qualification across all national eras.
Which era saw the team's first recorded qualification attempt?
The first recorded attempt was in 1993 for the UEFA Women's Championship and 1995 for the FIFA Women's World Cup, both under the name FR Yugoslavia.
What is the team's overall record in UEFA Women's Championship qualifying?
In total, the team has played 65 qualifying matches, with 23 wins, 5 draws, and 37 losses.